I know that everyone has been talking about the holidays and about all the cheer, and family and togetherness but many forget that there are people all over the world alone during the holidays, and with Christmas just a few days away, this has been on my mind. We all get caught up in our lives and what's going on, but we forget about the man who lives next door whose wife died last year, and whose children live on the other side of the country. What is he doing Christmas Eve? Or Christmas Day? Do you think his holiday is full of joy and cheer? See that lady sitting at the diner counter tonight? Every night she comes to sit at the counter and chat with the waitress and the cook, but what will she do when the diner is closed because they are all home with their families? I try and go out of my way during the coldest, darkest months of the year to bring a bit of joy to those who struggle to find it every day. Whether it's through a card, batch of cookies or an invite to dinner, I know that this tiny thing I do reminds these people that someone still wonders what is going on in their lives. No one has ever accepted Christmas dinner, but the smiles I have gotten with the cookies over the years keeps the joy in my heart even in the bleakest of times. I hope that this Christmas message strikes home and prompts you to say hello, Merry Christmas, or gets you to bake more cookies to be given to that older gentleman down the street who is missing his wife. Remember the greatest present you can give this year is the gift of true charity.
Chandelier
Table
Chair v1
Chair v2
Abstract Sm (2 piece set)
Perspective Art
Slate Art
Plate Set (not pictured)
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and Merry Christmas! I will be down with my family for the next 10 days and escaping the snowy mountains of Arizona! See you when I get back and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and decor work for you!
I often find during the Fall everyone seems to lose their spunk when it comes to adding color to their wardrobes. It's like by Christmas suddenly everyone is putting on bright jewel tones because they are missing the warmth, but the Fall everyone turns to muted tones to mimic the world outside. I am a firm believer that color enhances your mood. My closet on SL and in RL happens to consist of a lot of black, dark navy and well more BLACK, but I have every color of the rainbow in accent pieces, and you will find these often match my mood. With how down I have been as of late because of the imminent passing of my 12 year old Pitbull, I was excited to pull some color out of the closet today to help perk up my mood, and it helped! So take a hint from me and if you find yourself as muted as the hues and tones around you then grab something bright and bold and make a statement as you elevate your mood!
With the tragedies of yesterday around the world I had a bit of a heavy heart last night as I put together this ensemble and I was surprised at how empty the grid was for a Saturday night. Which of course worked well in my favor as I got to wander around to take pics at Templemore! I absolutely love this sim, always have, and from time to time I get to wander around and discover new secret spots to snap a great photo. As I said, my heart was a bit heavy with personal things and with the state of the world the last couple of days so I let the memories in for a little while.
Don't You Remember
Adele
When will I see you again?
You left with no goodbye,
Not a single word was said,
No final kiss to seal any sins,
I had no idea of the state we were in,
I know I have a fickle heart and a bitterness,
And a wandering eye, and heaviness in my head,
But don't you remember?
Don't you remember?
The reason you loved me before,
Baby, please remember me once more,
When was the last time you thought of me?
Or have you completely erased me from your memory?
I often think about where I went wrong,
The more I do, the less I know.
If you have been looking for the perfect little black dress for the upcoming Holiday season or for a special Friday or Saturday night then head on over to this months FAD event and pick up this dress up from AnaMarkova Designs. The Yuri dress is available in more than just black but I have to say everyone could replace your current date night dress! The dress comes in standard sizes and those made for most Mesh bodies, so you are sure to find a perfect fit! The mesh on this dress is as amazing from the back as it is from the front with an elegantly criss-cross back, and required very little shape alteration. Reason I say shape changes is because alphas obviously could be a bit tricky with this dress and with just a few adjustments it fit wonderfully even as I moved around the grid. You have a little over a week until the FAD event ends so make sure to work in some shopping time before the crazy Thanksgiving Week, if you are here in the U.S., if not then what are you waiting for?! Hurry on over!!
Every year as the temperatures start to chill I find it fascinating that this is the time when we start entertaining the most. From now through the New Year there will be lots of events to attend, dresses to wear and fun to be had! The October round of FAD is the perfect place to look for your newest ensembles for the upcoming holiday season including this gorgeous new dress from AnaMarkova Designs.
The Harlow dress is available exclusively at the event and comes in a variety of colors, so I am sure you will find your favorite among the group. The dress is wonderfully designed with a fantastic harlequin style diamond pattern on the chest and the shape draping design enhances all your curves. Do yourself a favor and head by the event before it's too late and pick up your faves!
“You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting –
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.”
― Mary Oliver
If you haven't gotten to take part in The Autumn Effect Hunt, then you are in luck because the hunt was extended until the 15th of the month which means you have 6 more days to get your hunt on! I absolutely LOVE this jacket from NoNameavailable for the hunt which comes with a HUD with 3 color choices so you are sure to find your favorite. I have to mention that Cosmopolitan Show Room is having their 3rd Anniversary celebration at the moment with all kinds of gifts for you to pick up and trust me many of them will surprise and delight you! And I might have gone broke at this round of FaMESHed as well, so if you have been resisting the urge to shop, STOP IT!
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
